Modern Glass
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
fferrone Set of 2 Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rila Small Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rila Small Glasses, Set of two
Inspired by the Rila Monestary, the clear Czech contemporary Rila Collection is a series of glassware ideal for beverages from wine and water to martinis and other beverages. Modern and strikingly simple in form, the Rila Small glasses will heighten the atmosphere of any event. With an innovative use of materials, the collection is made with the finest quality borosilicate glass and without the use of molds.
A Modern yet retro glassware...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Eight Contemporary Minimal Clear Champagne Flute Glasses Handmade Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes eight clear minimal Revolution Champagne Flute Glasses.
Strikingly modern in form, the double ended contemporary Revolution Collection is handcrafted in the Czec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Tulip Tall Small Wine Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Tulip tall small, set of two.
The Tulip collection was inspired by the small bistro wine glasses found in European bars and cafes. The bowl of the glass sits down into the cylindr...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Authentic Venetian Modern Design Chandelier, Handmade in Murano Glass
Located in Murano, VE
Add a touch of elegance to your home decor with this exquisite Venetian modern chandelier, expertly handmade in Murano glass. Featuring six lights, thi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Grass Green by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity of the viewers, who just can’t refrain from taking the lid off to peek inside and find out the truth.
Additional information:
Material: Blown, engraved
Color: Grass green...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Dearborn Medium Collins Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Dearborn medium / collins glasses, set of two
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect modern collins or long drink.
Perfect for everyday or formal dining settings, modern Dearborn will enrich any occasion. It inverts tradition with intricate detail on the interior of the glass. Made without the use of molds and created with the finest quality fluted Boroscilicate glass, the Dearborn Collection is innovative in its use of materials and is the perfect minimal aesthetic for any table or evening.
Each piece is handcrafted by master glassblowers of fluted Boroscilicate glass allowing for thermal resistance for a range of hot and cold applications. The collection is dishwasher safe.
Designed by: Felicia Ferrone, 2014
Handcrafted: Czech Republic
Material • Boroscilicate glass
Type • glassware
Size • 385...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Karim Rashid for Nambe Figure 8 Crystal Glass Etched Vase
By Karim Rashid
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful crystal glass vase designed by Karim Rashid for Nambe has deep incised and textural figure 8 lines in this heavy vase. It has dimension and texture. The top is flat cu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
fferrone Set of Two Contemporary Minimal Water & Wine Glasses Handmade Czech
Located in Chicago, IL
Revolution water and wine glass - set of two
Strikingly simple in form, the Revolution Collection is handcrafted in the Czech Republic by master glassblowers, and formed from a pu...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Glass Vase with Modern Decor Handblown Sofina Porzellan Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Handblown crystal vase with hand-carved bubble design in six colors. The rim up and down of the vase is coloured in one color and the middle part comes in clear crystal. The round bu...
Category
2010s German Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal
Incise Glass Bottle in Raspberry by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Violet by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Handcrafted Czech Contemporary Flight Carafe Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Flight glass carafe pitcher
The designer carafe from fferrone's Flight collection is a beautiful carafe to serve water, mixed cocktails or juice.
A collection fully in character with fferrone design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Danese Milano Ovio Water Glass Clear with Black Ring by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ovio, is a collection of tableware. The perfect balance of the lines, the subtle expressive language used to enhance the fine crystal volumes, the harmony between the solidity of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary May Medium Tall Glasses Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
May medium tall glasses, set of two
A pair of Czech contemporary handcrafted glasses perfect for everyday use.
The May collection is inspired by the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Glass" x6
By Andrea Barra
Located in Milano, IT
It's a decorative glass, yes,
but it is also a "technological" glass with internal lines, it increases the contact surface with the wine, increasing its oxygenation,
created in...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Cornelian Orange by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Tommaso Barbi Modern Colored Glass Vase
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Italian glass vase by Tommaso Barbi
Rome 1970 circa
Original label
Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Sabrin...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Routine Cup Set Of Six Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mouth blown cup, set of 4. The routine collection is a glassware family designed by Matteo Cibic, who define it as “an essential collection for a smart daily life”. All the pieces of Routine are handcrafted and feature a soft plissé motif at the base of the glasses and on the top of the jugs. Fresh and contemporary Routine brings elegance in the everyday table...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Incise Glass Bottle in Bronze by Venini
By Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A multitude of shapes and colours. Every bottle has its own, chosen with care by Paolo Venini in 1956. Skilfully etched to conceal their imaginary content, they pique the curiosity o...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
21st Century Blown Glass "Dafne Glass" x2
By Andrea Barra
Located in Milano, IT
It's a decorative glass, yes,
but it is also a "technological" glass with internal lines, it increases the contact surface with the wine, increasing its oxygenation,
created in...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Artistic Handmade Murano Glass Sculpture Epic Hand
Located in Murano, VE
A modern Murano glass sculpture portraying an epic hand .
Dark Amber with blue Sphere.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Danese Milano Ovio Pitcher Clear with Black Ring by Achille Castiglioni
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ovio, is a collection of tableware. The perfect balance of the lines, the subtle expressive language used to enhance the fine crystal volumes, the harmony between the solidity of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Tall Red and Blue Handblown Glass Vase, Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Modern red and blue handblown glass vase. This tall vase is rich red with cobalt blue colored rim. The black base meets the red glass making the vase striking and modern. It is large...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Rasori carafe pitcher
As the designer's favourite street in Milan, her home away from home, the clear Czech contemporary Rasori Carafe Pitcher is a pla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Taste 1 Wine Glass
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant and sophisticated wine silver glass. This sleek, minimalist item elevates the bouquet and flavor of the drink without altering its aroma or taste. Silver is famed for its ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Renaissance 1 Glass
Located in Milan, IT
The incredibly stunning Renaissance 1 Glass is crafted in silver, a material offering properties that enhance the scent and flavors, while maintaining the quality and taste, of the b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Murano Teal Emerald Green Glass Square Bowl with Bullecante Bubbles Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This rich color of teal emerald green Italian murano glass square bowl has lots of bubbles inclusive as the technique called Bullecante. It is great ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Medium Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of medium Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Large Goblet Wine Glass Handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks.
The modern take on cut-glass, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Murano, Large Teardrop-Shaped Vase, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vincenzo Nason & Cie, Murano. Large teardrop-shaped vase in white and smoke-coloured mouth-blown art glass, 1980s.
Measures: 28 x 18 cm.
In excellent condition.
Sticker.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Renaissance Flute Glass
Located in Milan, IT
Extraordinarily beautiful, this Renaissance Flute Glass is crafted in silver, a material offering the phenomenal properties of enhancing the scent and fl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Vintage Orrefors Graal Glass Cobalt Blue Bowl by Gunnar Cyren
By Gunnar Cyren, Orrefors
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and abstract figure signed Orrefors graal glass bowl is by the noted Swedish designer: Gunnar Cyren. It is from 1968. The colors are spect...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Routine Set of Six Flute in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mouth blown champagne flute. The routine collection is a glassware family designed by Matteo Cibic, who define it as “an essential collection for a smart daily life”. All the pieces of Routine are handcrafted and feature a soft plissé motif at the base of the glasses and on the top of the jugs. Fresh and contemporary Routine brings elegance in the everyday table...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Routine Set of Six Wine Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Mouth blown wine glass. The routine collection is a glassware family designed by Matteo Cibic, who define it as “an essential collection for a smart daily life”. All the pieces of Ro...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Candlestick Tableware Kitchen Set Glass Handmade
Located in Milano, IT
Candleholder from SiO2 Tableware collection
Three-armed candlestick in borosilicate glass. In a unique piece this modern and fun candle holder houses 3 classic candles, giving th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Plume Set Of Four Wine Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Wine glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love for it...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Plume Set Of Four Water Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Water glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love for i...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Malvasia Glass
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite Malvasia Glass in silver features unique properties in its ability to enhance the aroma and flavors, while maintaining the quality and taste, of the drink inside. For ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Taste 3 Wine Glass
Located in Milan, IT
The Taste 3 Wine Glass is crafted in silver, a remarkable material offering antibacterial and antibiotic properties, while maintaining the fine quality and taste of the beverage insi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Silver Cocktail Cup
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant cocktail cup in premium silver characterized by a simple essential design. This piece offers a fantastic way to decorate and expand any collect...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Silver
Stölzle-oberglas, Austria, 11 Vienna Vases in Clear Art Glass, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stölzle-Oberglas, Austria. 11 Vienna vases in clear art glass.
1980s.
Largest measures: 25 x 7 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Tapio Wirkkala Cup Filigrana for Venini Murano Signed, 1980s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Murano hand blown dark amethyst/black "Filigrana Nera" cup. Excellent and very fine cylindrical cup with "black filigree" designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini, Murano, circa 19...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Georg Jensen Koppel Crystal Carafe with Silver Wire by Henning Koppel
Located in New York, NY
The Koppel crystal carafe is decorated with a flat pure silver thread. The silver thread which 'extends' the 'neck' is inspired by the African tradition of giving a girl a new ring to put around her neck each year. Crystal glass has fascinated cultures throughout the world for thousands of years due to its ability to capture and reflect light. It is most commonly used for drinking glasses, decanters, ornaments and jewelry. The crystal glass has been chosen due to its allure and transparency, making a beautiful contrast to the distinctive fine silver wrapping.
Henning Koppel showed an early talent for art, leading him to train in both drawing and aquarelle early on. He continued studies in sculpture at the Royal Danish Academy and later in Paris. His superb drafting skills, developed as a child, helped him in to produce outstanding product renderings of his designs.
Product care: Avoid letting any wine remain in the crystal glass carafe and glasses...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Glass
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Michela Cattai Early Murano Glass Bottle, Italy, 1990s
Located in Milan, IT
Michela Cattai early murano glass bottle, Italy 1990s
Signed Michela Cattai Murano.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
"Rumba" Vase in Sage Green Crystal from "Marquis" by Waterford, Ireland
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautiful E Waterford marquis green crystal vase, in the Rumba pattern.
Nearly 10" tall and almost 5 lbs
Beautiful green inside and clear bottom.
Top-q...
Category
1990s Irish Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Georg Jensen Cobra Medium Tumbler Set in Glass by Constantin Wortmann
Located in New York, NY
For the first time, Living Georg Jensen proudly presents a complete range of tableware by extending designer Constantin Wor tmann’s swirling Cobra range to the dining table. Crafted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Contemporary Czech Minimal Six Collins with Six Tumbler Glasses Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This Czech contemporary clear glass set includes six Bessho Collins glasses and six Bessho Tumblers
Just as the small town is known for the healing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Handcrafted Czech Clear Contemporary Rila Large Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Rila Large Glasses, set of two
Inspired by the Rila Monestary, the clear Czech contemporary Rila Collection is a series of glassware ideal for beverages from wine and water to martinis and other beverages. Modern and strikingly simple in form, the Rila Large glass will heighten the atmosphere of any event. With an innovative use of materials, the collection is made with the finest quality borosilicate glass and without the use of molds.
A Modern yet retro glassware...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Set of 2 Czech Contemporary Goblet Wine Cocktail Glass Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Czech contemporary glass handcrafted is the perfect large goblet wine or cocktail glass for drinks. Excellent for any drink or water...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Serpent Snake Art Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Modern style dark pink, red raspberry signed art glass vase with a coiled black and white serpent snake design down center, circa late-20th century, E...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Czech Republic Clear Glass Bessho Carafe
Located in Chicago, IL
Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are the evenings we spend with good friends. The contemporary Bessho collection is elegant in its si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Plume Set Of Four Small Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Small glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love for i...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Italian Murano Gold and Pink Art Glass Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial vintage Italian Murano hand blown pink and gold flecks art glass bowl, circa mid-20th century, Italy. This beautiful bowl is a pink 'grapefruit' hue with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Artistic Handmade Ca' Rezzonico Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Murano, VE
The Rezzonico is one of the oldest styles of Murano glass chandeliers. Its peculiarity lies in its composition. Each arm is composed of pieces of glass that assemble the chandelier. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
fferrone Czech Contemporary Minimal Bessho Large Aperitif Glass Bowl Handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Bessho large bowl
Just as the small town is known for the healing properties of its hot springs, so are the evenings we spend with good friends. The Bessho Collection is elegant i...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
fferrone Contemporary Mixed Carafe Pitcher and Six Mixed Small Glass Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This set includes one Mixed Carafe and six Mixed Small Glasses.
With a special technique, the modern Mixed Collection combines two types of glass to create this modern collection. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
V. Nason Battuto Cut Blue Murano Glass Vase, circa 1980s-1990s
Located in New York, NY
V. Nason Battuto cut blue Murano glass vase made circa 1980s-1990s. This piece retains its original label and is signed on bottom. The vase's overall measurements are 16.25" H x 4" W...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda, Large "Energy" Dish in Black Art Glass, 21st Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Anna Ehrner for Kosta Boda. Large "Energy" dish in black art glass, 21st century.
Measures: 38 cm x 3.5 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Modern glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, blown glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Czech Republic pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original glass, popular names associated with this style include Felicia Ferrone, La Murrina, Venini, and Roberto Beltrami. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $17 and tops out at $64,314 while the average work can sell for $939.
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